Episode 69 – The Good Days and the Bad Days

On this week's episode of Take a Pain Check with your host Natasha, we delve into the world of Nikki Bhatti. Nikki bravely shares her personal journey living with rheumatoid arthritis - from the first instances of joint pain in her fingers and toes, to the evolution of her medication journey with her current medication called Actemra. Listen in as she discusses the social implications of managing arthritis, and dives deep into what it is like being a South Asian woman managing cultural expectations while grappling with her own health. Natasha and Nikki dive into the discussion on lifestyle changes. Nikki discusses her experience with gym visits and swimming, along with the adaptations she's had to make to her work schedule due to morning stiffness and flare-ups. Hear about her experiences with arthritic nodule surgery and how she navigates disability within the workplace. Lastly, Nikki highlights her significant contributions to arthritis research as a part of the APAB board at Arthritis Research Canada, including the creation of an educational video. Natasha and Nikki end off the episode by discussing how they met each other!

Resources mentioned in the episode:
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